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IT Reliability and Security in Investment Firms

Managed Service Providers (MSPs) serve the need; here's what to expect from them

May 22, 2019

Investment firms are among the most security-conscious businesses, for good reason. In a day – or even an hour – of downtime is a disaster.

Securing a World-Class Data Center

February 4, 2019

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With approximately two million square-feet of data center infrastructure to protect, RagingWire Data Centers are leveraging security technology to address insider threats, cyber risk and more.

Data Centers: Protecting the First Line of Defense

John Distelzweig

January 15, 2019

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There are approximately three million data centers scattered across the United States. These facilities house organizations’ networked computer servers that collect, store, process and provide access to large amounts of data for millions of users each day. Today, these server farms have become critical to the essential functioning of government entities, financial institutions, large enterprises, social network organizations and smart cities.

How to Secure the Entry in a Cyber-Physical World

Mark Perkins

December 21, 2018

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The advent of electronic access control and identity management has made it easier and more convenient for organizations to deploy security solutions at the entry of facilities. But, has it actually made the facilities more secure?

Healthcare Organizations Falling Behind on Cyber Risk Management

Only 29% of healthcare organizations report having a comprehensive security program in place.

December 1, 2018

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Only 29 percent of healthcare organizations reporting having a comprehensive security program in place, and among those that do not have such a program, 31 percent are either not meeting with their executive committee or are meeting less than once a year to give security updates.

How to Set Fire to All Your Servers

Compromised data is detrimental, no matter how it's compromised… including by a physical intruder.

Carrie Lowther

November 12, 2018

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Data security isn’t just a software issue. It’s far more physical than you think. While the discussions around cybersecurity awareness are primarily centered around workforce awareness, firewalls, passwords and mysterious black boxes, it’s important to note that a staggering amount of security breaches don’t involve logins, passwords or code at all. They involve people, hardware and a deafening lack of preparedness. In the age of all things cyber, are we dropping the ball when it comes to the physical threat?

CabinetShield

Mitigates Insider Threat Risks by Protecting Servers

March 1, 2018

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CabinetShield from Bioconnect is a dual-factor fingerprint plus card lock specifically designed to fit onto the most common server cabinets in a data center.

Understanding and Addressing Reliability Challenges with Cloud-Based Security Systems

Robert Laughlin

June 13, 2017

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Without question, the cloud has transformed the security industry landscape in recent years.

Microsoft Testing Underwater Data Centers

February 3, 2016

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Microsoft is working to put data centers under water.

Cyber and Reputation Risks Remain Top Concerns for Enterprises

October 6, 2015

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According to the 2015 International Business Resiliency Survey, firms consider cyber and IT-related risks to be the most likely to occur and have the greatest potential impact on their operations.

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A critical event is defined as an incident that disrupts normal operations, such as severe weather, crime, violence and critical equipment or technology failures. Business continuity and crisis response plans can only go so far if there isn't buy-in across functions, with executive-level support.

How CISOs Can Turn Security Training and Awareness into Action

In this webinar, security expert Pieter Danhieux explores how CISOs and CIOs can inspire real change, fostering a positive security culture that enables their development teams to become more security-aware, more aligned with internal AppSec specialists and, ultimately, securing code as it is written.

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2019 August

Our August issue cover story features Steve Baker, CSO at State Street Corporation. Also in August, how did a Guidewell Security team member save a life? And learn how digital technology and IoT devices can combat both physical and cyberattacks.

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